indirect temp problem

rgillie66

Hey guys and gals
New egger (4 months) and having a temp problem with the platesetter in.  Dome temp gets to about 700, I add the platesetter, temp drops to 575 and I let stabilize for 30 minutes.  cooked 2 pizzas.  Temp was down to 400 for the second and 325 when it was done.  vents wide open.  Happens this way every time I do indirect.  Help!!!  What am I doing wrong?

OhioEgger

How much lump is in it? Sounds like you might just be running low on it.

dsrguns

Remove the top vent.

StillH2OEgger

It could be not enough lump, but Id also suggest putting the plate setter in while bringing the temps up. It will take longer to reach 700, but will be more stable.

rgillie66

Appreciate the input
Completely clean bowl, fresh lump up to the ring, daisey wheel totally off, platesetter legs up, grid, 2 fire bricks, 14" pizza stone.   It almost seems like once I open it, even just for 5-10 seconds, the heat is somehow not getting above the placesetter.  I'll try putting it in sooner.  Thanks again!

StillH2OEgger

The longer you allow it to settle in at desired temp the less it will be affected by the opening and closing of the lid. Let the ceramic do its job.

Carolina Q

rgillie66 said:

fresh lump up to the ring, 

700° with no more lump than that, you're probably running out of lump by the time you get to 700. Start with lump at least halfway up the fire ring. And add all your "furniture" right after you get it lit. Let it come up to temp and stay there for awhile before you cook your first pie.